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Murschel Family History

Murschel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Urschel, Marschel, Kuschel, Pueschel, Wunschel, Marchel, Moschel

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Where is the Murschel family from?

You can see how Murschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Murschel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Murschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murschel. 50% of Murschel men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Murschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Murschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murschel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Murschel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Murschel. For the veterans among your Murschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murschel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Murschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Murschel in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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